Eagle has a strong history of innovation and visionary leadership in the hospitalist industry. Further marking the path into the future has been the development of Eagle's Telemedicine Services. To call attention to the work done in developing this service line, Eagle has created our first video highlighting TeleHospitalist and TeleNocturnist services. Please click on the link below to view a demonstration of a TeleHospitalist patient encounter.
Additional inpatient telemedicine services offered by Eagle include, Neurology, Critical Care, Psychiatry and others.
TeleHospitalist Video
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Stroke / Brain Attack
When it comes to treating stroke, "time is brain". Eagle's TeleStroke programs offer hospitals the resources they need to save lives and administer time sensitive treatment.
In many rural and even urban communities neurologists are in short supply and high demand. Obtaining coverage can be problematic at best for many hospitals. The lack of coverage may result in missed opportunities for treatment and/or hospital bypass because of the lack of coverage. It is not likely that patients and regulatory agencies will stand much longer for these critical treatment windows of opportunity to be missed, when viable alternatives exist.
TeleNeurology has emerged as an accepted and tested delivery model for acute stroke evaluations in the absence of a physically present neurologist.
By partnering with Eagle for TeleStroke coverage a hospital can obtain the supplemental coverage they need to meet patients' needs, avoid being bypassed and provide their community based neurologists with the call relief and sustainable practice model they need.
Eagle has developed collaborative and flexible models for TeleStroke coverage that work with your local team to preserve existing relationships and the delivery of patient care. For more information and to see additional information on stroke and stroke program resources please visit EagleHospitalPhysicians.com
In many rural and even urban communities neurologists are in short supply and high demand. Obtaining coverage can be problematic at best for many hospitals. The lack of coverage may result in missed opportunities for treatment and/or hospital bypass because of the lack of coverage. It is not likely that patients and regulatory agencies will stand much longer for these critical treatment windows of opportunity to be missed, when viable alternatives exist.
TeleNeurology has emerged as an accepted and tested delivery model for acute stroke evaluations in the absence of a physically present neurologist.
By partnering with Eagle for TeleStroke coverage a hospital can obtain the supplemental coverage they need to meet patients' needs, avoid being bypassed and provide their community based neurologists with the call relief and sustainable practice model they need.
Eagle has developed collaborative and flexible models for TeleStroke coverage that work with your local team to preserve existing relationships and the delivery of patient care. For more information and to see additional information on stroke and stroke program resources please visit EagleHospitalPhysicians.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Telemedicine as a Physician Service Solution
Telemedicine, or the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patient’s health status, is a way that scarce physician resources may be extended to meet patient demand for services. Telemedicine was initially conceptualized and created to extend the reach of medical expertise. Its continued improvement and application is a viable alternative to physically present physician consultation in rural and underserved communities.
It is evident that the maldistribution of physician resources places a disproportionate burden on rural and underserved communities. The current proposed solutions may take decades to fully implement if they succeed at all. A more immediate solution is needed to address the physician shortage issues. The recent progress in telecommunication technology along with new commitments and national policies regarding technology infrastructure are paving the way for many rural communities to access services that previously was impossible. This creates a greater potential for the redistribution of physician resources via telemedicine resources and infrastructure.
Although telemedicine has been around since the early 20th century in some form, or fashion it is becoming better positioned now to have an impact on health services delivery than ever before. The implementation of electronic health records, computerized physician order entry and electronic medical records, continue to improve the telemedicine physician’s ability to provide care that is well accepted by patients, family members and medical staff. And in turn deliver care that is timely, efficient, patient centered and equitable.
Richard B. Sanders, MPH
Director, Telemedicine Services
Eagle Hospital Physicians
It is evident that the maldistribution of physician resources places a disproportionate burden on rural and underserved communities. The current proposed solutions may take decades to fully implement if they succeed at all. A more immediate solution is needed to address the physician shortage issues. The recent progress in telecommunication technology along with new commitments and national policies regarding technology infrastructure are paving the way for many rural communities to access services that previously was impossible. This creates a greater potential for the redistribution of physician resources via telemedicine resources and infrastructure.
Although telemedicine has been around since the early 20th century in some form, or fashion it is becoming better positioned now to have an impact on health services delivery than ever before. The implementation of electronic health records, computerized physician order entry and electronic medical records, continue to improve the telemedicine physician’s ability to provide care that is well accepted by patients, family members and medical staff. And in turn deliver care that is timely, efficient, patient centered and equitable.
Richard B. Sanders, MPH
Director, Telemedicine Services
Eagle Hospital Physicians
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
TeleHospitalist Provides Care amidst Volcanic Disaster
Eagle always has a back up plan in place to account for unexpected and sometimes unique circumstances. When recent volcanoes in northern Europe halted air travel in and out of France and other European countries, Eagle had a plan for that too:
Jayne Lee MD, an Eagle Hospitalist, maintains permanent residence in Paris, France. Dr. Lee does admit that the travel is overwhelming at times, but according to Dr. Lee, "to come home to a fresh baguette and pain au chocolat is worth it".
In 2009 Dr. Lee was asked to join Eagle's team of TeleHospitalists. An advantage of being a TeleHospitalist she says is,"I am able to take care of patients wherever I am, or they are, in the world." In addition to her TeleHospitalist duties, Dr. Lee fulfills in-person shifts at Eagle practices in Kentucky and North Carolina. When the recent volcanoes put a stop to one of her planned trips to Kentucky, Dr. Lee and Eagle were prepared.
When it was apparent Dr. Lee's scheduled flight was going to be canceled Dr. Lee went back to her office in Paris, France and "beamed on" to the InTouch RP7 Robot located in Kentucky to evaluate patients just as if she were there in-person.
This wasn't the first time that Dr. Lee performed transcontinental inpatient evaluations as a TeleHospitalist. Dr. Lee performed the first Eagle TeleHospitalist transcontinental patient evaluation in January 2010. Speaking of her experiences as an Eagle TeleHospitalist Dr. Lee said,"We will and can provide care to patients across the United States and I am proud to be a part of this exciting field and continue to work hard to perfect its practice."
Dr. Lee is an instrumental part of the Eagle TeleHospitalist team and her passion for patient care and vision for the future of Hospitalist medicine has been enhanced by her ability to be an Eagle TeleHospitalist.
Jayne Lee MD, an Eagle Hospitalist, maintains permanent residence in Paris, France. Dr. Lee does admit that the travel is overwhelming at times, but according to Dr. Lee, "to come home to a fresh baguette and pain au chocolat is worth it".
In 2009 Dr. Lee was asked to join Eagle's team of TeleHospitalists. An advantage of being a TeleHospitalist she says is,"I am able to take care of patients wherever I am, or they are, in the world." In addition to her TeleHospitalist duties, Dr. Lee fulfills in-person shifts at Eagle practices in Kentucky and North Carolina. When the recent volcanoes put a stop to one of her planned trips to Kentucky, Dr. Lee and Eagle were prepared.
When it was apparent Dr. Lee's scheduled flight was going to be canceled Dr. Lee went back to her office in Paris, France and "beamed on" to the InTouch RP7 Robot located in Kentucky to evaluate patients just as if she were there in-person.
This wasn't the first time that Dr. Lee performed transcontinental inpatient evaluations as a TeleHospitalist. Dr. Lee performed the first Eagle TeleHospitalist transcontinental patient evaluation in January 2010. Speaking of her experiences as an Eagle TeleHospitalist Dr. Lee said,"We will and can provide care to patients across the United States and I am proud to be a part of this exciting field and continue to work hard to perfect its practice."
Dr. Lee is an instrumental part of the Eagle TeleHospitalist team and her passion for patient care and vision for the future of Hospitalist medicine has been enhanced by her ability to be an Eagle TeleHospitalist.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Eagle Hospital Physicians Participates in 20th Annual Atlanta Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Eagle put together a team of runners and walkers for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for the 4th straight year. This year the race was held Mothers Day weekend, May 8 at Atlantic Station with a record number of runners – over 17,000. As of Saturday morning, the annual 5K race had raised about $1.5 million, just shy of the goal of $2 million. Donations can still be sent towards this cause until May 31. 75% of the funds raised from the 5K stay in the Atlanta area to fund breast health programs for women who would not otherwise have access to screening and treatment. The other 25% of funds raised support the national Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program. Komen Atlanta has raised more than $23.5 million since its inception.
Our team this year reached a new high for participation with 35 runners. The participants included members from the corporate office, our friends and family as well as our partners from IngeniousMed. We raised a total of $2,305 and are still collecting donations through the end of May. Please log on to www.KomenAtlanta.org and make a donation to our team Eagle Hospital Physicians.
Our team this year reached a new high for participation with 35 runners. The participants included members from the corporate office, our friends and family as well as our partners from IngeniousMed. We raised a total of $2,305 and are still collecting donations through the end of May. Please log on to www.KomenAtlanta.org and make a donation to our team Eagle Hospital Physicians.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Eagle Leader Recognized for Outstanding Service in Hospital Medicine
Eagle Hospital Physicians’ Corporate Medical Director, Mitchell Wilson, MD, SFHM is the 2010 Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) award winner for Outstanding Service in Hospital Medicine.
This award recognizes “exceptional service to the discipline of Hospital Medicine” and was one of five others that were presented at this year’s annual SHM meeting. According to SHM, the 2010 Awards of Excellence Winners truly represent the best of the hospital medicine specialty and the best in transforming health care and revolutionizing patient care.
SHM’s Chief Executive Officer Laurence Wellikson, MD, SFHM, states “Through their exemplary work and dedication to hospital medicine, these hospitalists are paving the way for thousands of other hospitalists to improve the quality of research, teamwork, service and care of patients in the hospital.We congratulate them on their well-earned awards and know that they will continue to lead the field of hospital medicine.
Dr. Wilson was a member of the inaugural class of Fellows in Hospital Medicine (2009) and Senior Fellows in Hospital Medicine (2010). A charter member of SHM, Dr. Wilson has served in many roles and capacities including: SHM’s Board of Directors from 2004 – 2007 and the founding chair of SHM’s Non-Physician Practitioner Committee.
As quoted from his nomination, “Dr. Wilson’s nationally recognized expertise, advocacy, and ongoing involvement nationwide in advancing the practice of hospital medicine and hospitalist NP/PAs has served to strengthen the discipline of hospital medicine as a whole.”
Dr. Wilson was nominated by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) leadership in recognition of his national involvement with Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Most recently Dr. Wilson served as the course developer, medical director and course co-director for the first ever SHM-AAPA-AANP Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp (2009) for NP/PAs. Dr. Wilson will co-direct the second annual course scheduled for 2010.
Eagle is pleased to have Dr. Wilson on our leadership team and join SHM and many others in congratulating Dr. Wilson on this outstanding accomplishment.
This award recognizes “exceptional service to the discipline of Hospital Medicine” and was one of five others that were presented at this year’s annual SHM meeting. According to SHM, the 2010 Awards of Excellence Winners truly represent the best of the hospital medicine specialty and the best in transforming health care and revolutionizing patient care.
SHM’s Chief Executive Officer Laurence Wellikson, MD, SFHM, states “Through their exemplary work and dedication to hospital medicine, these hospitalists are paving the way for thousands of other hospitalists to improve the quality of research, teamwork, service and care of patients in the hospital.We congratulate them on their well-earned awards and know that they will continue to lead the field of hospital medicine.
Dr. Wilson was a member of the inaugural class of Fellows in Hospital Medicine (2009) and Senior Fellows in Hospital Medicine (2010). A charter member of SHM, Dr. Wilson has served in many roles and capacities including: SHM’s Board of Directors from 2004 – 2007 and the founding chair of SHM’s Non-Physician Practitioner Committee.
As quoted from his nomination, “Dr. Wilson’s nationally recognized expertise, advocacy, and ongoing involvement nationwide in advancing the practice of hospital medicine and hospitalist NP/PAs has served to strengthen the discipline of hospital medicine as a whole.”
Dr. Wilson was nominated by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) leadership in recognition of his national involvement with Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Most recently Dr. Wilson served as the course developer, medical director and course co-director for the first ever SHM-AAPA-AANP Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp (2009) for NP/PAs. Dr. Wilson will co-direct the second annual course scheduled for 2010.
Eagle is pleased to have Dr. Wilson on our leadership team and join SHM and many others in congratulating Dr. Wilson on this outstanding accomplishment.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Eagle at the ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership
Eagle Hospital Physicians continues to contribute to the ongoing development of innovative practice models and the appropriate use of clinical resources to maximize hospitalist programs. Eagle's corporate medical director, Mitchell Wilson, MD, SFHM and Scarlett Blue, RNC, MSN, CNA, director of quality and clinical process improvement, have been invited back to participate in the American College of Healthcare Executives annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership.
You are invited to join their presentation and hospitality suite reception:
Congress Event 33A/B
"Maximizing Your Hospitalist Program Performance Through Nonphysician Practitioners and Remote Presence Care"
March 22, 2010 4:00 PM
or
March 23, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Whether you are able to attend the presentation or not, visit hospitality suite #3076 - to visit with the nation's leading experts on the use of non-physician providers and remote presence care in hospital medicine. Dr. Wilson and Scarlett Blue will be available at the times below for one on one opportunities to answer any questions you may have.
March 22, 2010 7:00-9:00 PM
March 23, 2010 11:00 -12:30 PM
March 23, 2010 4:00- 5:30 PM
You are invited to join their presentation and hospitality suite reception:
Congress Event 33A/B
"Maximizing Your Hospitalist Program Performance Through Nonphysician Practitioners and Remote Presence Care"
March 22, 2010 4:00 PM
or
March 23, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Whether you are able to attend the presentation or not, visit hospitality suite #3076 - to visit with the nation's leading experts on the use of non-physician providers and remote presence care in hospital medicine. Dr. Wilson and Scarlett Blue will be available at the times below for one on one opportunities to answer any questions you may have.
March 22, 2010 7:00-9:00 PM
March 23, 2010 11:00 -12:30 PM
March 23, 2010 4:00- 5:30 PM
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